An Osteopathic Assessment of Lower Extremity Somatic Dysfunction in Runners

The Touro College and University System

Status: Completed

Conditions: Somatic Dysfunction of Both Sacroiliac Joints; Somatic Dysfunction of Sacral Region; Somatic Dysfunction of Bilateral Lower Extremities

Treatments: Other: Osteopathic Assessment

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05132894

001

Details and patient eligibility

About

Runners often experience acute/chronic pain due to pre-existing structural somatic dysfunction and/or acquired various overuse injuries of the lower extremity, specifically affecting the ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones. Common structural and function dysfunctions include but are not limited to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), Achilles tendonitis, iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), ligamentous and muscle tears, muscle sprains/strains, stress fractures, pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints.

The purpose of this study is to assess the correlation between acute and chronic pain, overuse injuries, and observational and palpatory findings upon evaluation. With an understanding of the common trends of somatic dysfunctions and etiology of the pain/injury, modified regimen/routine and improved treatment plans can be developed and recommended for runners to better rehabilitate, minimize relapse and reduce compensatory injuries. No medical or osteopathic treatment will be provided.

Enrollment: 103 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Self-proclaimed runners that run at least 1 mile per week consistently
• Minimum 18 years old

Exclusion criteria

• Non-runners
• Inconsistent runners, do not log at least 1 mile weekly

Trial design

103 participants in 3 patient groups

Novice Runners

Description:

1-5 miles / week 18+ yo

Treatment:

Other: Osteopathic Assessment

Moderate Runners

Description:

6-15 miles / week 18+ yo

Treatment:

Other: Osteopathic Assessment

Advanced Runners

Description:

16+ miles / week 18+ yo

Treatment:

Other: Osteopathic Assessment